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Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like spikes used for defence, building nests: study
A new paper says a giant salmon that lived five million years ago in the coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest used tusk-like spikes as defense mechanisms and for building nests to spawn. The initia...
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Canadian health-care professionals urged to share climate disaster mitigation info
HALIFAX - After last summer's heat waves, deadly floods and record-breaking wildfires, some scientists are urging Canadian health professionals to help their patients better prepare for climate change...
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Xavi will stay with Barcelona for another season, AP sources say. Coach had planned to leave
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Coach Xavi Hernndez will stay with Barcelona for another year after all, agreeing to finish his contract to 2025 in a reversal of his decision to quit at the end of the season,...
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Shapovalov into second round at Madrid Open with win over Diaz Acosta
MADRID - Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open tennis tournament with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over Argentina's Facundo Diaz Acosta on Wednesday. Shapovalov, from Richmo...
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Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged
CHICAGO (AP) - The "rat hole" is gone. A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately called the "rat hole" was removed Wednesday after city officials determined the section bearing the imp...
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EU hopeful North Macedonia to hold May 8 presidential runoff with center-right candidate in the lead
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) - North Macedonia will head to a presidential runoff after no candidate secured enough votes to win outright in Wednesday's first round of balloting held as the country se...
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Pesce's injury could mean a larger role for DeAngelo in the playoffs for the Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Tony DeAngelo found himself playing a reduced role in his second stint with the Carolina Hurricanes amid a deep roster of defensemen. He could be headed for a larger role in the N...
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Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Russia on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space. The vote in ...
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Vikings' standouts ready for national stage with Team Saskatchewan
A pair of Battlefords' locals are gearing up to take to the national stage this summer in Toronto, on the hardwood with Team Saskatchewan. North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings' s...
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Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate
PHOENIX (AP) - A proposed repeal of Arizona's near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle two weeks after a court concluded the state can enforce the 1...
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